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Elbow Lake
City in Minnesota, United States
Overview
Elbow Lake is a charming small town in west-central Minnesota known for its friendly community and tranquil lakeside scenery. With a population of just over 1,200, it offers visitors a peaceful escape and a chance to experience authentic rural Midwest living.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Minnesota
Population
1,276
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
45.99°, -95.98°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,590
Local Cost
$960
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
70
English
98
Temperature
6.7°C
Summer Avg
21.7°C
Winter Avg
-9.5°C
Record High
43.0°C
Record Low
-43.1°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
631 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KFFM
Distance
35 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 66/100.
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